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Dangers Seen and Unseen
Commentators explain that the 'pestilence in darkness' and 'destruction at noonday' encompass all types of threats. This includes literal plagues whose movements are mysterious, open calamities that are clearly visible, and even spiritual dangers like the 'contagion of sin.' The promise assures believers of God's protection from dangers whether they are hidden or obvious, natural or spiritual.
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Albert Barnes
On Psalms 91:6
18th Century
Theologian
Nor for the pestilence - The plague or pestilence was common in Eastern countries.
That walketh in darkness - Not that it …
Charles Ellicott
On Psalms 91:6
19th Century
Bishop
Darkness ... noonday. —Night and noon are, in Eastern climates, the most unwholesome, the former from exhalations, the latter from…
Charles Spurgeon
On Psalm 91:6–7
19th Century
Preacher
Nor for the pestilence that walketh in darkness; nor for the destruction that wasteth at noonday. A thousand shall fall at thy side, and ten th…
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John Gill
On Psalms 91:6
17th Century
Pastor
Nor for the pestilence that walks in darkness
Some think, and not without cause, that what is figuratively expressed…
Matthew Henry
On Psalms 91:1–8
17th Century
Minister
Anyone who by faith chooses God for his protector shall find in him all that he needs or can desire. And those who have found the comfort of making…